History and Foundation
Viña Cobos was born in 1999 as the personal project of prestigious American winemaker Paul Hobbs, together with local partners. Hobbs had traveled to Mendoza in 1988 and was fascinated by the unexplored potential of Malbec and the region’s old vineyards. His meticulous and obsessive approach to quality helped redefine the standard for high-end wines in Argentina.
Architectural Details
Inaugurated in 2006, the winery in Agrelo has a minimalist, sober, and geometric architectural style. Its design is oriented to integrate harmoniously with the earth and the Andean horizon. Functionally, the winery was built on different levels to allow wine movements to be carried out by gravity, avoiding the use of pumps that could alter the structure of the liquid.
What to expect on a visit?
Tourism at Viña Cobos is highly exclusive and takes place in an environment of quiet luxury. Tastings are guided by expert sommeliers and focus on appreciating the subtle differences that each terroir (microclimate and soil) brings to the different vineyard plots. It is a highly educational experience for demanding palates.
Their Wines
They produce wines of extreme finesse, concentration, and elegance. Their Cobos, Bramare, and Felino lines are world benchmarks. The focus is on expressing the typicality of the place of origin, working with grapes from Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley.
Fun Facts
- Viña Cobos marked a historic milestone for national viticulture: its “Cobos Malbec 2011” was the first Latin American wine to obtain 100 perfect points from the prestigious international critic James Suckling.
- Paul Hobbs is frequently nicknamed “the Steve Jobs of wine” due to his innovative approach and perfectionism.
